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Peripheral vascular disease

08 March 2000

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article discusses peripheral vascular disease and its associated risk factors. It outlines clinical patient assessment, medical interventions and the role of...

Measuring cholesterol levels

25 July 2007

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The measurement and management of cholesterol levels are essential to reduce the risk of developing heart disease. Nursing staff play a key role in the detection and...

Cardiovascular care of patients with Marfan syndrome

16 March 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder with potentially fatal cardiovascular complications. These risks can be reduced by early diagnosis, appropriate review and...

Management of type 2 diabetes: updated NICE guidance

13 October 2008

Primary Health Care

General

The incidence of type 2 diabetes worldwide is considered to have reached epidemic proportions. In the UK 2.3 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes, and an...

Diet and coronary heart disease

10 July 2002

Nursing Standard

CPD

Diet is important in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. Nurses are key in providing and reinforcing consistent dietary messages as part of the...